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January 19, 2025

The Central Bank of Sri Lanka and the People’s Bank of China, in December 2024, successfully renewed the Bilateral Currency Swap Agreement signed in 2021, for a period of another three (03) years, under the terms and conditions stipulated in the original agreement. The CNY 10 billion (approximately USD 1.4 billion) currency swap facility reflects […]

January 19, 2025

Fairfirst Insurance continues to make its mark in the Sri Lankan sales fraternity by clinching two Merit Awards at the prestigious SLIM National Sales Awards 2024. This highly anticipated event, organised by the Sri Lanka Institute of Marketing (SLIM), celebrated its 23rd year of honouring top-performing sales professionals across the nation. The grand ceremony took […]

January 19, 2025

Hutch collaborated with the Faculty of Computing at the University of Sri Jayewardenepura to conduct an exclusive knowledge-sharing session for third-year undergraduate students. The event, held at the university, was part of Future Connect, an innovative initiative aimed at preparing the next generation for the technologies of tomorrow. By bridging the gap between academic learning […]

January 17, 2025

Says ‘13.6 – 28 PUDDLE XL TT 12PR’ is designed for greater traction and stability in puddling operations, and longer life A new high-performance tractor tyre has been launched by CEAT Kelani Holdings in time for the harvest phase of the Maha cultivation season, in another demonstration of commitment to the agriculture sector. […]

January 17, 2025

16 January 2025, Colombo, Sri Lanka – AICPA & CIMA, together as the Association of International Certified Professional Accountants, announced Kaushala Amarasekara, (ACMA, CGMA), AGM – Brand & Marketing Communication at Hutchison Telecommunication Lanka (Pvt) Ltd Sri Lanka as the winner of the Digital Transformation Award of AICPA & CIMA’s inaugural CGMA Professional Awards – […]

January 17, 2025

The Colombo Stock Exchange (CSE) and the National Commodity and Derivatives Exchange (NCDEX) of India, recently signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to collaborate and explore the development of derivatives and commodity products in Sri Lanka. This partnership will enhance the product offering and trading instruments at CSE. The collaboration will involve knowledge-sharing initiatives, technological […]

January 17, 2025

On the occasion of Rokeya Day, Dhaka University’s Rokeya Hall organized various day-long programs on 09 January 2025 Thursday. The programs included a rally, Begum Rokeya Memorial Foundation Lecture, Awarding of Gold Medals and Scholarships, etc. On this occasion, a Memorial Foundation Lecture, Gold Medal and Scholarship Distribution Ceremony was organized at Rokeya Hall Auditorium […]

January 17, 2025

Under the Theme “Better Film, Better Audience, Better Society”, the 23rd Dhaka International Film Festival (DIFF) Opened with 220 films from 75 countries across 5 venues. The Inaugural Ceremony was held at the main auditorium of the National Museum on 11 January 2025 Saturday. On the occasion of the 50th anniversary of diplomatic relations between […]

January 17, 2025

January 17, 2025

The Planters’ Association of Ceylon (PA) has commended the Government of Sri Lanka for its decision to postpone the abolition of the Simplified Value Added Tax (SVAT) system to April 1, 2025. This decision, initially planned for January 1, 2024, followed strong opposition from a broad coalition of exporters and business chambers. While the postponement […]

Renewal of the bilateral currency swap agreement signed between the Central Bank of Sri Lanka and the People’s Bank of China

Celebrating Sales Excellence: Fairfirst’s Double Win at SLIM National Sales Awards 2024

Future Connect: Hutch and University of Sri Jayewardenepura Kick Off Exclusive Knowledge-Sharing Series

CEAT unveils new high-performance tractor tyre in time for ‘Maha’ season

Kaushala Amarasekara wins prestigious Chartered Global Management Accountant (CGMA) Professional Award – Asia Pacific from AICPA & CIMA

CSE Partners with NCDEX to Share Expertise and Explore Opportunities in Derivatives and Commodities Trading.

Rokeya Memorial Foundation Lecture, Gold Medal and Scholarship Award

Opening Ceremony of the 23rd Dhaka International Film Festival

Rates Quoted By Commercial Banks For Telegraphic Transfers – 17.01.2025

Planters’ Association commends postponement of SVAT abolition, urges further reevaluation